Please download the dossier by clicking on the dossier button x
×

Multimedia communication in a virtual environment

  • US 8,909,791 B2
  • Filed: 02/01/2010
  • Issued: 12/09/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/10/2009
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A method for setting up a multimedia communication between a visited user and at least one visiting user who are both initially virtually present respectively within different virtual spaces in a virtual environment managed by a server to which respective terminals of the visiting and visited users are connected, wherein the method comprises:

  • effecting a first virtual movement of the visiting user to a first virtual space, said first virtual space providing access to a second virtual space different from the first virtual space, said second virtual space being one in which the visited user is virtually present;

    setting up a video communication between the visited user and the visiting user in response to the first virtual movement;

    effecting a second virtual movement of the visiting user from the first virtual space to the second virtual space; and

    setting up an audio communication between the visited user and the visiting user in response to the second virtual movement.

View all claims
  • 10 Assignments
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×